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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.31, 1,646.93 and 669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.31, 1,646.93 and 669.38 is: 923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.31 : 1,646.93 = 669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.31/1,646.93 = 669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.31x = 1,646.93 × 669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.31x = 1,102,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,415.44/1,193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.83

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